West Africa: New Plan to Boost Sahel Croplands

The World Bank has approved a U.S. $203 million to help increase food production and create economic opportunities for families and communities in the countries of the Niger Basin, as part of its long-term solution to recurring drought.

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Sahel farmers are finding ways to reclaim the desert.



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    Aug 16 2012, 06:55
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